From Nerja/Almunecar: Ronda Day Trip with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG848467-1341122
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the town of Ronda on a day trip from Nerja and Costa Tropical. See the Puente Nuevo bridge, visit the Arab baths, and explore the town's old town.
Depart from Nerja, La Herradura, Almunecar, Salobrena, or Motril and head to Ronda. Discover the town, located on both sides of the Tajo del Ronda, a gorge more than 100 meters deep, and is one of the pearls of Andalusia.
Explore the largest pueblo blanco, the white city in Andalusia. Ronda is famous for its extraordinary views, precious monuments, and historical tradition. Appreciate the beauty of Ronda, which has been appreciated by artists and writers such as Victor Hugo, Orson Welles, and Ernest Hemingway for centuries.
Learn about the history of the city, which remembers the times of the Iberians, Celts, Greeks, Carthaginians, Arabs, and Berbers. Each of these civilizations played an important role in Ronda's history, and the effects of this can still be seen today in neighborhoods such as the Arab quarter of La Ciudad, the Christian quarter of El Mercadillo, and the district of San Francisco.
Take a walk through the town and see the Mondragón Palace, built in 1314 for an Arab ruler. After the Reconquest, it was transformed into a Renaissance residence with mudéjar-style elements. Visit the Plaza de Toros in Ronda, probably the most famous bullfighting arena in Andalusia and one of the oldest in the whole of Spain.
See the Iglesia de Santa María La Mayor Church, a church built on the ruins of a 14th-century mosque and former Roman temple. Admire the El Tajo de Ronda ravine. Stretching over it, the 18th-century Puente Nuevo bridge is one of Ronda's most important sights. It measures almost 100 meters high, and under its central span is a room that was used as a prison in the past.
Visit the Baños árabes (Arab baths) in Ronda, one of the best-preserved monuments of their kind in the Iberian Peninsula. They were built between the 13th and 14th centuries. Enjoy 2 hours of free time in the center for lunch, shopping, or walking.
Highlights
- Discover the town of Ronda, located on both sides of the Tajo del Ronda gorge
- See the Puente Nuevo bridge, one of Ronda's most important sights
- Visit the Arab baths, one of the best-preserved monuments of their kind in Spain
- Explore the town's old town, which has preserved its medieval urban layout
- Enjoy free time in the center of Ronda to have lunch, shop, or explore on your own
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.